Makinex Renewables delivers practical clean energy solutions designed for the demands of mining and remote worksites.
Its modular range includes battery energy storage systems, hybrid power systems and deployable solar solutions, helping operators reduce diesel consumption while maintaining reliable, on-demand power in challenging environments.
Powering remote mining operations presents a difficult balance between reliability, cost and sustainability.
With limited access to grid infrastructure, sites rely heavily on diesel generators, driving up fuel and servicing costs – especially in remote locations.
At the same time, the industry is under growing pressure to reduce emissions and transition toward cleaner energy solutions without compromising uptime.
It is against this backdrop that Makinex Renewables has developed its approach to modular, renewable power systems designed specifically for remote and demanding operating environments.
Designed for use in harsh conditions and powering operations in remote off-grid areas, Makinex’s solutions prioritise high performance while reducing environmental footprints, as the industry moves toward more sustainable operations.
Omar Al-Khayat, General Manager of Makinex Renewables, told Resources Review that the business was established seven years ago, after the company recognised a gap in the market and developed its Hybrid Power System range.
He said: “Our range of innovative and durable power solutions is built to withstand the harsh conditions of Australian mines, while remaining easily scalable and able to integrate with existing energy infrastructure to form fully integrated units providing clean and continuous energy.
“Our Hybrid Power System combines solar, battery storage and a diesel generator into a fully standalone unit that can be rapidly deployed wherever power is needed on site.”
Designed with ease-of-use and practicality in mind, the Makinex Renewables Hybrid Power System (HPS) couples renewable energy with traditional backup power into an integrated, modular system featuring solar power, battery storage, an advanced inverter, and a diesel generator.
The hybrid systems are highly portable power generators that can be rapidly deployed on-site and are designed to capture, store and produce clean, sustainable energy.
The versatile double-skid HPS45 model features an 8kW peak solar array, a 60kWh lithium battery system, and a fully automated 66kVA generator.
In operation, it can reduce diesel consumption by up to 700 litres and cut carbon dioxide emissions by up to two tonnes per week.
It also reduces maintenance requirements by up to 95 per cent, helping to minimise downtime and lower service costs, with potential annual savings of more than $80,000.
At Stanwell Corporation’s Meandu coal mine in Queensland, the HPS helped save 10,208 litres of diesel over a 12-month period, slashing consumption by 77.9 per cent compared to traditional generators and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 27.5 tonnes.
The HPS can be configured into a single skid model for sites with smaller power needs, with the HPS15 and HPS20 models enabling the saving of up to 400 litres of diesel and 750 kilograms of carbon emissions weekly.
Makinex’s Australian-made Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) provide a cost-effective and sustainable solution for short-term, reliable power supply across a wide range of applications.
The Makinex BESS50 is designed to meet the higher power demands of mining and remote industrial sites, delivering 50kW of output power with 100kWh of battery storage.
Multiple units can be connected in parallel to increase total system capacity, allowing sites to scale power output as demand grows without major infrastructure changes.
This modular, plug-and-play design simplifies installation, reduces setup time, and enables fast deployment across remote and active worksites.
Al-Khayat explained that Makinex’s foundations are firmly rooted in the construction sector, spanning local trades through to large infrastructure, government projects and the equipment rental market.
He said: “That is the basis of Makinex as a brand, with the renewables business emerging from products originally developed by Founder and Chief Executive Rory Kennard, with the construction sector in mind.
“For the mining sector, this means we offer products that have been tried, tested and proven in a similarly demanding adjacent industry, while also being modular and easily scalable for larger applications.”
Al-Khayat noted that this modular approach applied across the entire Makinex Renewables range, with systems designed to integrate not only with each other but also with a wide range of third-party equipment.
Makinex deployable solar arrays are designed for plug-and-play connectivity and can support multiple units within a single circuit for scalable energy production.
The 5kW solar system can be mounted on standard 20-foot or 40-foot containers using a forklift or crane, installed on ground-mounted frames, or integrated into custom shelter structures.
They integrate seamlessly with the HPS and BESS range for scalable off-grid power, reducing diesel reliance and fast-tracking return on investment.
Al-Khayat added that all products are designed with a standard 10-year OEM lifecycle in mind, supported by remote monitoring capabilities that allow the Makinex team to diagnose, troubleshoot and proactively identify issues off-site.
He said: “Beyond that, we also have a network of contractors across the country that we work with to support our products out in the field.”
With mining operators under increasing pressure to reduce diesel consumption and improve site efficiency, flexible and scalable energy solutions are becoming essential.
Makinex Renewables provides a practical approach to this transition, helping sites maintain reliable power while lowering fuel use, costs and emissions.
